Marriage Orientation Program

Course Outline

Course Overview: The Marriage Orientation Program is designed to provide couples with essential knowledge, skills, and tools for building a strong and healthy marital relationship. This program covers various aspects of marriage, including communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, financial management, and long-term planning. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, discussions, and exercises aimed at strengthening their marital bond.

Target Audience:

  • Engaged couples
  • Newlyweds
  • Couples seeking to enhance their marital relationship

Course Objectives: By the end of the Marriage Orientation Program, participants will be able to:

  1. Develop effective communication skills to strengthen marital bonds.
  2. Understand and apply conflict resolution strategies within the marriage.
  3. Enhance intimacy and emotional connection with their spouse.
  4. Create a joint financial plan and manage finances as a team.
  5. Develop shared goals and long-term plans for their marriage.
  6. Identify potential stressors and challenges in marriage and plan for them.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Building a Strong Foundation

  • Session 1: Introduction to the Marriage Orientation Program
    • Course objectives and expectations.
    • Overview of the importance of a strong marital foundation.
  • Session 2: Effective Communication in Marriage
    • The role of communication in marital success.
    • Active listening, empathy, and assertive communication skills.
  • Session 3: Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
    • Understanding common sources of conflict in marriage.
    • Strategies for healthy conflict resolution and negotiation.
  • Session 4: Building Emotional Intimacy
    • Strengthening emotional connections within the marriage.
    • Exercises and activities to enhance intimacy.

Day 2: Practical Aspects of Marriage

  • Session 5: Financial Management as a Couple
    • Developing a joint financial plan.
    • Budgeting, savings, and financial goals for the marriage.
  • Session 6: Long-Term Planning and Goal Setting
    • Setting shared goals and aspirations.
    • Creating a vision for the future of the marriage.
  • Session 7: Navigating Challenges and Stressors
    • Identifying potential challenges and stressors in marriage.
    • Strategies for coping and support.
  • Session 8: Course Review and Graduation
    • Course evaluations and feedback.
    • Certificates of completion and graduation ceremony.

Course Materials:

  • Course handbook and materials
  • Worksheets and exercises
  • Case studies and real-life scenarios
  • Role-playing activities

Assessment and Evaluation:

  • Participation in discussions and activities
  • Completion of communication and conflict resolution exercises
  • Financial planning and goal-setting exercises
  • Final reflection and goal-setting exercise

Conclusion: The Marriage Orientation Program equips couples with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong and lasting marital relationship. Participants will leave the program with improved communication abilities, conflict resolution strategies, financial planning skills, and a shared vision for their future together. This program is designed to enhance marital satisfaction and provide couples with tools for navigating challenges that may arise in their journey together.